Rory Gallagher's
Guitar
Adventure by Everynight Charley Crespo.
An article/
interview with Rory around the time of the release of
Photo-Finish. Rory hits of several topics including stardom and the
music scene. Good Stuff!! From the May 1979 issue of Hit
Parader

Strat Appeal
This
article comes from Curves, Contours and Body Horns: The Story
of
the Fender Stratocaster from an interview done by
Ray
Minhinett Rory
discusses his long time friend. "the Strat". Good stuff

Rory's Story by
Jon Lewin
3 parts. 1) a piece about Rory's, the blues and recording. 2) Rory
gives
EVERY detail of his playing on Defender. 3) a piece
on "The Strat'. From the 10/87 issue of Making
Music.

added
8/25/01

131

Buxton
Opera
House Tribute
Program
This piece is taken from the
1997Rory
Tribute. It includes a good interview with Rory
and some GREAT photos. PLEASE be patient as they
load!! It's
worth your time

Almost a
superstar- that's
Rory by Caroline Boucher. Written about a year after the
breakup of
Taste. An early look at the Rory perspective on the music scene. From
the Dec. 18,1971 issue of Disc and Music Echo

King Over The Water
A
1978 piece from Munich. A little history, a little humor and a little
Rory philosophy in this one. Need help with the source and writer on
this one!

added
2/2/02

150

‘Against
The
Grain’ with
Rory Gallagher by
Cameron Crowe From
the 3/7/76 issue
of the San
Diego Union. An interesting article/interview with Rory by
the
young writer who went onto fame as a film writer and director

Questions
and
Answers A q&a interview with Rory posted in
a 1991 issue
of the fanzine, Fresh
Evidence. Good stuff

added
3/2/02

153

First
Performance
An article/interview from the fanzine, Deuce Quarterly
(1/86)This
piece was
done during a tour of Hungary. Interesting quotes!

added
3/9/02

154

Defender of the
Faith
by Al Simpson. This article from a 1987 issue of Metal Hammer
marks Rory's return with the Defender album. He touches on what he was
trying to do and the 1987 music scene etc.

added
3/16/02

155

Music is not a job,
more of a
hobby, says Rory by Colm McGinty. A 1983 article, at the time
of
the Lisdoonvarna Festival dealing the gypsy lifestyle and life off the
road. Interview done at the Shelbourne
Hotel,
Dublin for the Evening
Herald

added
3/24/02

156

Rory Gallagher :
Roxy Theater
by John Sutherland. This piece details Rory's return to the States
after a long absence and an encore with Slash. From a 1991 issue of Metal Hammer

added
3/30/02

157

Against the
Grain
This is a Chrysalis
Press Kit
distributed as Rory did his first album
on their label in 1975. Some bio information and quotes from Rory

added
4/6/02

158

White knuckle
guitarist
by John Sakamoto A short piece from the 3/21/91 issue of the Toronto
Sun marking Rory's return to North America after a
long
absence and the release of Fresh Evidence

added
4/14/02

159

Rory
Gallagher And the Blues
by Markus Gygax An
interesting piece exploring Rory's covering of blues songs
and
adapting of songs to his own style. From the 3/86 issue of Deuce
Quarterly

added
4/21/02

160

Grinding the
Axe by
Brian Harrigan Rory talks about his guitars and maps and how he uses
them . From the June 14,1975 issue of Melody Maker

added
4/27/02

161

Short Clips
Collection
This a 4 piece collection of articles from the Taste era of
1968-1969 Check out John Mayall's comments

added
5/5/02

162

Rolling with
Rory by
John Waters This piece believed to be from a 1982 issue of Hot
Press
recaps Rory's career, band changes and recordings through the eyes of
the writer

added
5/12/02

163

INTERVIEW FROM
THE
LONDON-IRISH NEWS by Kenneth Kelleher. A 12/90
piece as Rory
gets back on tour after recording Fresh Evidence. Rory speaks about
music and politics, touring & going home.

added
5/17/02

164

Greek articles
Two short articles taken from the web page of the Greek radio station.

Gallagher
-Traveling Full
Circle by Gerry Gilbert A nice piece from
the May 13,
1972 issue of Sounds. An interview touching on
where Rory's
music was been and where it was going at the time

added
8/4/02

174

Rory
Gallagher- Irish Tourby Marc
Giguere A review of the IT DVD, a little history and a
capsulized
look at each of
Rory's albums. From the
summer 2002 issue of "Blues News" of the Manitoba
Blues
Society

Hunky
Rory by Harry
Doherty A tour review from the December 25, 1976 issue of Melody
Maker as Rory returns to the Glasgow Apollo after an extended
tour. The
writer touches on
the band and what
set Rory apart from other performers

added
10/5/02

182

Pirate Rory
revisits for
his destinyby Molly McSnailly
Burke. A good piece
from the Feb.14, 1988 issue of the Sunday Press as
Rory is
about to do his first full tour in Ireland after 5 years. A man with a
mission

Caught
in
the Act: Souped Up Rory
by Esdale
Maclean From
the
Jan. 3, 1976 issue of Melody Maker...a short piece
dealing with
Rory's show at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

added
1/12/03

195

Roaring
Rory lets rip just like old timesby
Paul Russell.
Rory fills the Olympia Theatre after a long absence with a wide variety
of appreciative fans. From the
February 18, 1988 issue of
the Evening Herald

added
1/18/03

196

LIVE!
Deuce Quarterly publisher, Markus Gygax takes us through back to back
shows in England in from 1989. from Deuce
Quarterly #46

Rory
Gallagher:
Good Times An
excellent interview by Uli
Twelker from Good Times
magazine from Dec. 1992 touching on a variety of topics

added
5/17/03

209

Rory's
Montreux
Explosion by Chris
Welsh A review of
the Montreux
Festival from Melody Maker published July 12, 1975.
Rory stole
the show and saved the day

added
5/25/03

210

Rod
de'Ath Interview An
in-depth 1996 interview
by
Jakob Mulder
for his Signals fanzine. It covers a lot of ground
including
'what ever became of Rod de'Ath?'

added
5/31/03

211

Rory
Gallagher- I Stand for the Blues! A 1973
interview by
Pierre Haesler
from the German publication, Music Scene. Rory
talks
about
the transition from the Taste era and his blues approach to the
rock
music business

Popscore
by Jip Goldsteijn One
of
the
last interviews done with Rory. Originally posted to 'De Telegraaf"
done in London in Dec. 1994. Taken from "Signals'
fanzine. A
sad
piece

added
7/19/03

214

the
Unknown Soldier by J.D.
Considine A write-up reviewing the release of "A Blue Day for
the
Blues" and why Rory wasn't a better known musician. From the April 1996
issue of Guitar
World

added7/27/03

215

Trio
gives Taste more Challengeby
Richard Green From the March 25, 1970 issue of New Musical Express,
this
piece touches on the growing popularity of Taste and Rory talks about
doing things his way

added
8/01/03

216

Single
leaves a bad Taste A July
1970 article from Melody
Maker concerning the unapproved release of "Born on the
Wrong
Side of Town" by Major Minor Records recorded
by the
original Taste lineup

added
8/09/03

217

Rory's
rocking raveup by Brian
Harrigan A January 1977 write-up in Melody Maker.
Equipment problems cause Rory to lose his temper, then
deliver a
classic performance at the Hammersmith- Odeon in London

added8/23/03

218

Lost
& Found by Jeff
Gilbert The Rory section of a piece from the March 1992 issue
of Guitar
School. The
subtitle for the article is "Where
have all the guitarists gone" A short piece has Rory talking about
touring the US and the recording of Fresh
Evidence

added
8/30/03

219

Rory
Gallagher: Hooked on GuitarA
1976 interview done by the Dutch music paper OOR and re-published in the fanzine, Signals
in the fall of
1998. The interview covers a WIDE variety of topics from Taste to
politics in Ireland

added
9/6/03

220

Famous
Last WordsThis is the
last known
interview done with Rory done by Dutch Radio Hengelo on
Jan. 11, 1995. It
was posted to the December 1997 issue of the fanzine, Signals. A
reasonably
upbeat Rory discusses numerous topics, including plans for
new albums in 1995

Blueprintby Arthur Levy A
combination of a review of Blueprint
and the evolution of the guitar hero in music with Rory's star on the
rise. From the May 10, 1973 issue of Zoo World

added
11/22/03

225

Roy
Hollingworth's Greatest HitsA
short piece from the Melody
Maker
issue of December 30, 1972. Roy names Rory as his musician
and
man of the year for his efforts in Belfast

added
11/24/03

226

You
Must be Joking!A very
quick
piece from the Dec. 20,1975 issue of Melody Maker.
Talk about a
'red hot' show!

added
11/29/03

227

The
Weeley FestivalA short
recount
of Rory's appearance at the 1971 festival in Clacton on Sea, plus some
quotes and background on the festival. Includes a couple of interesting
links

added
12/5/03

228

Interview
with Donal Gallagher
An excellent,
multi-topic 2003
interview with Donal from the Online
Rock Journal: THE FUZE". A
bit of history, a discussion of the lasting interest in Rory and
a look to the future. Well worth reading!!

added
12/14/03

229

Playing
the Blues A
VERY
short piece summarizing Rory's appearance on the Dave Fanning RTE radio
show touring behind the release of Defender.
From The
Irish
Times 2/23/88

added
12/19/03

230

Rory
GallagherAn
excellent
interview by Bob Hewitt from
the February 1985 issue of Guitarist
dealing with equipment, influences and favorite
performers

added
12/28/03

231

Barry
McCabe interviews Johnny FeanThe
Albatross,
BMC Band
and Barry
McCabe band
guitarist and a long time friend of Rory's interviews Johnny Fean,
guitarist
for the Celtic traditional and rock band Horslips, about his memories
of Rory.

added
1/3/04

232

eire
de fête
by Hervé
Picart A WELL WRITTEN article/interview from the French
magazine BEST
published in March
1982. In addition to a fine with Rory, the writer does a great job of
recognizing some of what made Rory so special to his fans

Strat
Attackby Richard
Chapman & Kent Armstrong. An
INDEPTH look at the Stratocaster! Rory plays and comments on 5 Strats
made
from 1958 through 1991. This is an excellent piece for guitar players
from the January 1992 issue of The GUITAR Magazine

added
1/25/04

235

Rory
Gallagher - live and on
film2 short pieces from
the 6/24/74
issue of Melody
Maker. The
1st, by Dick Hogan, deals with the
making and release of the Irish Tour video. The second, by Andrew
Harries, reviews Rory's gig at Hull University

added
2/7/04

236

Rory
Gallagher: no singlesA
short
piece from the 9/22/73 issue of Melody Maker
as Tattoo
is about to be released.
Some comments from Rory and a review of the album by Bill Mann

added
2/21/04

237

Roaring
Rory in denimby
Michael
Ellison A nice piece from the June 16, 1995 issue of The Guardian,
a couple of
days after Rory passed, tracing Rory's career over the years, including
the ill fated Town & Country show.

added
2/29/04

238

FestivalsA short article
from the September 6, 1975
issue of Melody
Maker. Rory
gives his take on playing at large
music festivals.

Extroverted
Introvertby Robin
Mackie A solid article from Record Mirror,
February 24,
1973. Some great commentary from Rory as the band sets to go on tour
behind the release of Blueprint
with Rod and Lou added to the
lineup.

added
5/02/04

245

Gallagher:
Blues and A
Lifestyle by Steve
Clarke Rory speaks
on the need to tour,
being a star and the blues. A worthwhile write-up from the March 17,
1973 issue of New
Musical
Express

Stud
A write-up from Deuce
Quarterly (
Jan. '87) about the
band, STUD, started by the members of
TASTE, not named Rory. Guess we know how that went and who should have
known better

added
5/29/04

249

No
gadgets, but a whole lot of natural sound
An interview with
Nick Robertshaw from the 11/9/74 issue of New
Musical
Express. A
real
good piece with Rory speaking on his musical background, equipment,
influences etc. and some of what made him an original

Strat
Storiesby
Rory Gallagher as
told to Ray Hammond An excellent article from the
4/75
issue of International
Musician and Recording World. Rory talks about equipment,
his
work ethic, trying to get the right sound in the studio and his playing

added
9/26/04

265

Blues-rock
simplifies it
too much by
Henry
Keiluhn A good interview with Rory from the August
22-28,
1974 issue of The
Scene
about his music and acceptance. Rory leaves little doubt that it was
HIS band

added
10/3/04

266

Maybe
now, then
A very short piece
from a Dutch
publication (Muziek Expres?) in 1971 touching on Rory's transition from
Taste to the Rory Gallagher Band

Rory
Gallagher: some
no-nonsense picking by Kelly
Michaels A nice article from the Nov.19, 1976 issue of Rock-N-Roll News
touching
on Rory's influences, history and some stories about shows in the States

added
10/24/04

269

Playing
Against the Grain by Jim
Zelisko A brief article from the February 1976 issue of Illinois Entertainer
detailing the excitement of Rory's live performances

added
10/30/04

270

Roaring
Rory The
text and
photos from the Official Programme of the 1976 Reading Festival
published by the Evening
Post

added
11/7/04

271

People's
Musician by
Andy
Blackford The ever down to earth, Rory, talks about the
current
music scene, his approach and what he does off the stage.
From the May
11, 1974 issue of DISC

added
11/14/04

272

Rory
Gallagher takes
to the bottleneck by Dick
Meadows Rory touches on the unofficial release of
music
from the pre-Taste days, the release of Deuce, his maturation and
touring in the October 23, 1971 issue of SOUNDS

Rory-
Working Man's
Guitarist by
Jerry
Gilbert The 1st of a 2-part article from SOUNDS
published in Feb.10,
'73. Rory talks about his history and influences

added
12/05/04

275

A Taste of
Rory by
Jerry Gilbert Part 2 of this good
interview as Rory
left Taste behind and looked forward. From the 2/17/73 issue
of SOUNDS

added
12/12/04

276

Rory
Gallagher by
Jan de Rooij A
translation of a pretty decent article from a Dutch magazine, Pep, from March 1974).

added
12/19/04

277

Life
with
last year's model
by Carol Clerk An amusing story, plus a look at how
Rory
retained his fan base while the music world went through various fads.
From the 9/12/81 issue of Melody
Maker

added
01/02/05

278

IN YOUR
TOWN - but not
THIS week!
by "the Continental Op" The story of a canceled 1977 Rory
concert
in Scotland and its rescheduling as remembered by a fan and detailed in
the press. check out the effort Rory made to get there!

added
01/09/05

279

Rory:
The
SOUNDS Talk In
by Jerry
Gilbert A great interview from the 8/4/73 issue of SOUNDS.
Rory speaks on the
blues influences on his music, the critics and his approach to doing
his thing in a world of musical chameleons, as he works on the Tattoo
album

added
01/16/05

280

Rappin'
with Rory by
Peter
Dowling Rory Gallagher talks to Peter Dowling about
guitar heroes, production
and bent harmonics. From the 11/75 issue of Beat Instrumental

Guitarist
gracious
despite his upsets by
Guy
Sterling Rory gives a gracious interview after a logistical
nightmare of a show opening for the Doobie Bros.
From the 11/12/76 issue of the Roanoke Times

added
3/27/05

288

Still
even
simple, still even
good A
positive look at the
improvement in Rory's recordings and his down to earth approach to
stardom and fans. From the 12/18/75 issue of the Dutch publication, PTP Popweekblad

added
4/3/05

289

Roadshows:Rory
Gallagher by
Jim Evans A
very positive review of Rory's great performance at the 1977 Montreux
Festival. From the 8/6/77 issue of Record Mirror

added
4/10/05

290

Taste:On
the Boards by
Andy Mellen A nice review of the
second Taste album, On the Boards from the November 1970 issue of CREEM
magazine

Guitar
Star A recap
type of piece with a
quote from Rory as the writer caught up to him on the way from Ireland
to Spain. From the April 26, 1975 issue of Record Mirror

added
5/1/05

293

Rory
Gallagher : The Bottom Line
by
Billy Altman A nice review of Rory's 2/8/76 appearance at New
York's famed Bottom Line. From the 3/25/76 issue of Rolling Stone

added
5/8/05

294

Rollicking
Rory - Live
at Leeds by Andrew Tyler The writer explores the
excitement
of a live Rory show, the Taste breakup, Rory's guitars etc. A good
article from the 4/8/72 issue of Disc and Music Echo

added
5/15/05

295

'Photo Finish'
give Rory
Gallagher a win A brief write-up at the release of Photo
Finish
originally posted to the 9/24/78 issue of "joepi" a
magazine from
Belgium emphasizing that it was time Rory got is due. Reposted to the
Dutch fanzine, Deuce

added
5/22/05

296

Rory beats the
seasonal
blues by Donal
Byrne
This article from the 12/28/78 issue of The Evening Press
relates
the excitement of Rory's triumphant return to Dublin's National Stadium
while touring behind the release of Photo Finish.

added
5/22/05

297

Gallagher Album
Track by
Track Roy Shipston talks to Rory about his first album after
the
break up of Taste for the April 17, 1971 issue of Disc and Music Echo

added
5/29/05

298

Ted
McKenna : Questions & Answers
In late 2004, members of The Loop,
Mailing &
Discussion Group, did a question & answer with Ted McKenna via
email. His answers were originally posted to The Loop on
Feb. 7, 2005

added
06/05/05

299

obituaries/
gazette Rory Gallagher
by Chris
Welch A well done recap of Rory's life and career done after
his
passing....not a sad piece. From The Independent
June
16, 1995

Rory
Gallagher...working bluesman from Ireland by Richard
Green An upbeat
article from the 9/74 issue of Music Scene
touching on
having multiple guitar influences, letting guitar playing stand ahead
of
flash and the story of Rory breaking out of the showband era

added
08/07/05

302

The SOUNDS
Talk-in with
Rory Gallagher An excellent
interview done by Royston Eldridge for the April 10, 1971 issue of Sounds as
Rory made the
transition from Taste to the Rory Gallagher Band.

added
08/21/05

303

Rory Gallagher:
Irish Tour 74
by Henry Keiluhn A review of the
IT74 double album. The writer focuses on the differences between Rory
live and in studio. From the August 22-28, 1974 issue of The Scene

added
8/28/05

304

The Story of Rory
by Chas
De Whalley A well
done interview
dealing with the guitars he uses and the use of a slide. From the March
1983 issue of SOUNDS

added
9/04/05

305

Jeffrey Pike
interviews Rory Gallagher
This is another excellent interview with Rory touching on musical
influences, acoustic guitar, composing, practicing and equipment.
From the May 1973 issue of GUITAR

added
9/11/05

306

No More
Messin’ With
The Kid by Scott Duncan. A
well done tribute to Rory's influence on the writer done in 8/74 for Blueprint
in a very
respectful, but not gloomy way

added
9/25/05

307

Roadshows:
Nice one
Rory! by John Wishart A
glowing review conveying the excitement surrounding Rory's show at the
Apollo Theatre in Glasgow on April 9, 1978 From the 4/15/78 issue of Record Mirror

added
10/23/05

308

Messin' with a
'quake in Brum
by Jerry Gilbert Another very
positive review done for the 3/18/72 issue of SOUNDS
detailing Rory's
show in Birmingham, UK

added
10/30/05

309

Rockupation '77
by
Kensho Ohnuki. From the Tour Book from
Rory's 1977 tour of Japan. It includes some nice photos and a review of
Rory's appearance at Montreux that year

added
11/13/05

310

Rory's Regalia
by
Chas de Whalley A detailed look
at Rory's guitars, amps, effects and how he uses them. Unknown source
from the 1980's (probably Sounds magazine)

added
11/20/05

311

Rory's
Guitartechniques
by John Carnie A well done series of
articles about Rory's acoustic technique and some interesting
history of acoustic blues. A good read even for non-guitarists. From
the fanzine Signals,
published in 1997 & 1998

John Perry's
Fretwork: Rory Gallagher A good
piece from the 2/89 issue of International Musician
&
Recording World touching on some of Rory's history,
influences,
admiration of Dylan, some guitar talk, & some compliments to RG
for
sticking to his rocking blues roots.

added
1/8/06

314

Rory Gallagher
A
good article touching on all
phases of guitars and equipment done interview style in the June 1978
issue of the Dutch magazine, Music
Maker

added
1/22/06

315

Rory Gallagher :
Lyceum
by Neil Norman A less than glowing
review of Rory's 1980 show at the Lyceum. Need help with the source of
this
article

added
1/29/06

316

Interview:
Rory Gallagher
An interesting article touching on Fender
vs Gibson, Rory's approach to exciting the crowd, The Stones rumours
etc. from March 1975 issue of Hot
Licks, a music magazine from New Zealand

added
2/5/06

317

Rory
Gallagher:
Comparisons Inadequate by Stewart
O'Reilly A review of Rory's show at The Town Hall in
Auckland, NZ
from the 3/75 issue of Hot
Licks. It also addresses the comparisons made at the time
of
Rory's show and Rick Wakeman's show in the same town

Biography:
Rory
Gallagher The 2/76 Polydor
Records Press Kit
with a review of Rory's life and career to date, a few quotes and a
nice photo. Interesting write-up for a press kit

added
2/26/06

320

Rory Gallagher:
JINX A
glowing review of Rory's release of JINX
from the May 5, 1982 issue of Melody
Maker written by Paul Strange

added
3/5/06

321

Defender of the
Faith
by Derek Oliver. (From the 11/14/87 issue of Kerrang)
After a long
break between albums, Rory discusses
the making of the Defender
album and his return to more blues based music. a good article

added
3/12/06

322

Rory Gallagher:
Full Blooded
Gallagher by Keith Altham A
good interview from the 11/13/73 issue of New Musical Express
with
the interviewer hoping
to get
info on Rory's personal life, but instead getting a good interview on
Rory's approach to music & his own fame

added
3/19/06

323

Self-Aid: Rory
Gallagher
In 1986, a 14 hour marathon was held in
Dublin's Croke Park to focus on unemployment in Ireland at the time.
The marathon was broadcast over the RTE. TV and the Radio 2 in Ireland.
This is the write-up done about Rory in the programme

added
4/02/06

324

Fresh
Evidence
Two positive reviews of Rory's 1990
release, Fresh Evidence.
The
first was done by Carol Clerk for Melody Maker
and the second
by Paul Du Noyer for Q
magazine.

Rory- this is
something
else by Howard
Fielding Rory creates excitement on his return to
the UK
after touring the US and with the addition of Lou Martin to the band.
From the 12/23/72 issue of SOUNDS

added
5/07/06

327

Gallagher: I'd
work every
day if I could by Pamela
Holman A good interview done for the Feb. 19, 1972 issue of New Musical Express
dealing
with Rory's start in music, band history, his approach to playing and
future plans. Interesting comments about band members roles

added
5/14/06

328

Calling Card
A
positive, well done review of Rory's
release of 'Calling Card' done by Mick Brown for the October 9, 1976
issue of SOUNDS
magazine

added
5/21/06

329

Gallagher's Travel
by
Chris Salewicz from the February 1973
issue of Let It
Rock.
A brief article dealing with Rory's influences and growing preference
for acoustic playing

added
6/2/06

330

Rory, Rory
Hallelujah
A review of Calling Card with Roger Glover
aiding the production, plus the writer's view of the sad state of new
music at the time. From 10/28/76 issue of the Dutch publication, HUMO

added
6/25/06

331

Live
Gallagher
by Tony Stewart Rory discusses his
live work and recordings versus the studio work as Live in Europe was
released and the
role of the band members. From the 5/27/72 issue of New Musical Express

The Taste Story
by Trevor
Hodgett John Wilson
talks about his days with Taste shortly after Rory's death. From the
8/95 issue of Blueprint.
The good & the bad and what went wrong

added
8/6/06

334

Rory Gallagher
by
Air Wreck Genheimer From the
March '77 issue of CREEM,
this appears to be a review of Calling Card, but is actually a very
amusing piece
with the writer bemoaning the lack of attention Rory got.....don't miss
this one!

added
8/27/06

335

Rory Gallagher
by Peter Douglas An
interesting look
at the coordination of the sound & cameras for a live show at
the
Hammersmith Odeon being recorded for radio & television for
‘Sight
and Sound’. From the March '77 issue
of Beat
Instrumental

added
9/10/06

336

Where ego they
go...with no
complaints by Rex Anderson A
good look at the background roles of Rory's bandmates and their
approach to that position. From the 5/17/75 issue of New Musical Express

added
9/24/06

337

Busy Rory just wants
to play
by Peter Harvey Rory talks about the
need for musicians to stay active performing and not just a stadium
events. From the 8/10/74 issue of RECORD & radio
MIRROR

added
10/08/06

338

I Saw Myself Just
Like Eddie
Cochran A good article
from the 9/74 issue of MUSIC
WORLD & BEAT INSTRUMENTAL touching on some Rory
history,
equipment, songwriting and his approach to integrating lyrics with the
music.

added
10/15/06

339

Rory
Gallagher
Packs Colonial
A short write-up about Rory's extended
appearance at Toronto's Colonial Tavern in 1973, along with a brief
review of Blueprint. From the 4/7/73 issue of RPM The Programmers
WEEKLY

Rory
Gallagher : Jinx
by Chas De Whalley A short, very
positive review of Jinx from the May 1982 issue of Kerrang

added
11/26/06

342

Rory
Gallagher :
Blueprint by
Chris Salewicz This is a pretty
positive review of Blueprint April 1973 issue of Let It Rock
despite the
writer's reservations about Rory's voice

added
12/03/06

343

Rory
Gallagher :
Rory
Gallagher by
noted music critic,
Lester Bangs. A scathing 'review' of Rory's first post Taste
album from the January 1, 1972 issue of Phonograph Record.

added
12/10/06

344

Soul
Man by Dave
Ling A wonderful
10 page feature story on Rory from the March 2003 issue of Classic Rock.
History, quotes from Donal & Gerry, great photos by Fin
Costello. Check this one out!

added
12/17/06

345

Pure
&
Simple by Jim
Kozlowski As artists
went for more flash & showmanship, Rory patiently stayed the
course, insisting on substance in his music. From the October 1976
issue of Rock
Around
the World

added
1/7/07

346

Gallagher: A
Reluctant
Irish Hero
A good interview
from the 12/76 issue of International
Musician and Recording World with a focus on the recording
of
Calling Card, Rory's acoustic guitars and his take on the release of
singles.

added
1/14/07

347

In
this
corner...An
unidentified article from 1979 telling
the story of Rory's dust up with the Jefferson Starship and the
aftermath of Rory leaving their tour. Can anyone identify the
source (might be CREEM)???

added
1/28/07

348

Radio
Clyde
Interview
A transcription of Tom Russell's
interview of Rory as he finished his sound check at The Pavilion
Theatre - Glasgow October 4th 1987 during the Defender tour.

Wheeling and
Dealing Shiv
Cariappa's interview of Donal
Gallagher as Wheels
Within Wheels
is released in 2003. That release and Donal's business
dealings
in getting more material released are explored. (this interview was
done in the preparation of Article #274)

added
4/1/2007

352

Rory
Gallagher:
Photo Finish by
Roberto Palombit A mostly
positive review of Photo Finish as Rory moves to a 3 piece band and a
little less blues based sound. From the October 18, 1978 issue of the
Dutch publication, OOR

added
4/15/07

353

RORY’S
LATEST IS WHAT HIS
FANS EXPECT by
Richard
Green. This is a positive review of Deuce by Richard
Green as he was
leaving New Musical Express after many years. From the 12/4/71 issue of
New
Musical Express

added
5/16/07

354

Foghat/
Rory
Gallagher byMichael
Davis The writer
compares releases by veterans rockers. Rory's Top Priority and
Foghat's Boogie Motel.
Guess which one
he liked! From the January 1980 issue of CREEM

Rock:
Rory Gallagher by Robert Palmer A
review of
Rory's Bottom
Line appearance taken from the 9/7/79 issue of the New York Times.
It deals
with Rory's ability to remain valid with the power trio long after most
bands couldn't

added
10/7/07

363

Rory thrills
Montreal by
Bill Mann A brief, positive write-up of
Rory's 1974 appearance in Montreal. A not so glowing report on the
opening acts, Rush and Nazareth. From the 11/23/74 issue of Melody Maker

added
11/4/07

364

Photo Finish -
Rory Gallagher
by Bob Sheridan A mostly positive review of the Photo Finish
album. The article is from 1978, from an unknown source (Help
appreciated!)

added
11/15/07

365

Rory
Gallagher:
Hard to
Forget by Steve
Morse A
positive article anticipating Rory's return to Boston's Paradise
Theater after a 5 year absence. From the Boston Globe,
March 29, 1991

LIVE LINES:
RORY GALLAGHER FOR MACROOM FESTIVAL
From the FIRST issue of Hot Press (June 9, 1977). A writeup about Rory
headlining Ireland's first major open air festival, The Macroom
Mountain Dew Festival held from 6/17 to 6/26, 1977. More articles on
the festival to follow

added
1/27/08

374

The Kid's out on
﻿the Boards Again
A bit of history and information about Rory's touring as he readied to
headline the Macroom Festival. From the FIRST Hot Press
Volume 1, No.1,
June 9th, 1977

added
2/10/08

375

Ridin' Down a
Country Mile
by Niall Stokes A lengthy review of the Macroom Festival capturing the
excitement leading to Ireland's 1st open iar festival. From the FIRST Hot Press
Volume 1, No.1,
June 9th, 1977

added
2/17/08

376

BLUEPRINT:THE
ROAD TO MACROOM by
Dermot Stokes
The final article from
the FIRST Hot Press
Volume 1, No.1,
June 9th, 1977 with some details about the town of
Macroom and the Castle grounds

LIVE YOUR
LIFE THE MOANING WAY: BOTTLENECKS
by Maarten de Boer No Rory content in this
article from OOR
(7/11/79). It's a short history and informational piece about the
guitar slides . It does include a photo of Rory playing the slide

'I try to keep
the balance between madness and technique' Rory
Gallagher talks to John Dalton for the 9/78 issue of Guitar–the
magazine for all guitarists.
A GREAT article, especially for guitarists...LOTS of
information
about guitars, strings and everything that went into that
Rory
Gallagher sound

added
6/22/08

384

A Lust for Life by Janice Moir A
lively piece done for the May 1979 issue of SUPERPOP
filled with lots of quotes from Rory showing his
clear vision about the music business and his place in it

added
7/6/08

385

Gallagher uses
'natural approach'
by Raj Babadur Rory was always a big hit in Cleveland, Ohio.
The
writer explores Rory's popularity there as well as what might have kept
Rory from a bigger overall status. From the 1126-12/3, 1975 issue of Northeastern Ohio SCENE

added
7/20/08

386

Catching
the real Rory on Wax
by Rory Hollingworth A glowing review of Rory's
1972
release of "Live in Europe" from the May 6, 1972 issue of
Melody Maker. If you're a Rory fan, you'll love this one

added
8/08/08

387

Ronnie Drew
Interview
Dino McGartland's 2001 interview of The Dubliners'
Ronnie Drew about
how he first met Rory and how their friendship developed. Previously
unpublished

added
8/19/08

388

Gallagher at a
gallop
by Andrew Tyler A good interview of Rory talking
about his
approach to stardom, his need to keep playing and performing, the new
lineup and playing in Belfast. .
From the 2/24/73 issue of DISC

added
8/24/08

389

Rory Gallagher is
Happy with what He Has
An excellent interview with Rory dealing with his recording
plans, stardom, some history and a whole lot of that Rory Gallagher
mindset. From the 10/30/77 issue of OOR. (?)

added
9/6/08

390

Rory Gallagher- NO SMOKE
–NO MASCARA –NO HYPE!by
Famous Shamus for the June 29, 1978 issue of STARLIGHT
(Irish Entertainment weekly) dealing with his decision to remove
Lou& Rod from the lineup, producing his own albums, the current
music scene and The Macroom Festival

added
9/14/08

391

Rory
Gallagher:Japan Tour 1977
An excellent 3 part article done for 12/77 issue of the
Japanese magazine,
Ongaku Senka.
The 1st part is an interview done by Yusaka Matsumura. The
2nd
part is a Tour Report done by the same writer. The 3rd part
is a
review by Yukio Miwa

added
10/12/08

392

In the midst of a
blues boom, Rory Gallagher roars back by Susan Whitall Rory returns to the US
in 1991touring
behind the release of Fresh
Evidence after
a six year hiatus from the States. The article centers around Rory's
show in Detroit and a revival in interest in the blues. From a 3/91
issue of The
Detroit News

added
11/23/08

393

Ireland's
powerhouse bluesman
by
Don Waller A review of Rory opening for the Doobie Bros at
the
Spectrum in Philadelphia in 1976, The article also explores
Rory's balancing his own political views and
performance
& music. From a
music& entertainment weekly published in Philadelphia called happytimes

added
12/14/08

394

WA magazine
by Ian Walker A positive review of Photo Finish, along with
some
Rory history. Based on the release of the album, the article is from
1979. no.15

added
1/4/09

395

Rory
Gallagher : Aylesbury Friars
by Phang A short, positive
review of Rory's
Sept.24, 1980 show at the Friars' Club in Aylesbury in the UK
taken from an unknownpublication. His opening act...U2 !

Rory
Gallagher's come back
Ths article comes from the April/May 1971 issue of the German
magazine, POPFOTO.
In an otherwise amusing piece about Rory's return to the
scene
after the break up of Taste, the writer manages to miss the
name
of the band! check it out

added
3/15/09

400

Articles 401-

Me and My Music This article comes
from the July 25,1970 issue of Disc and Music Echo.
Rory talks about his musical history, his guitars and about
how
and when he wrtites songs. An interesting approach

added
4/19/09

401

Rory’s
wild Deuces by Roy Hollingworth A very positive
review of Rory's second album, Deuce,
taken from the 11/13/71 issue of Melody Maker
touching on how Rory music and songwrting have grown without losing the
energy

added
6/7/09

402

Back To The Basic Blues Roots
by Judy Black A fine article after the release of Fresh
Evidence
and Defender finds Rory discussing a return to his blues roots,
his role in opening doors for other performers and his
preference
for the 3 piece band. From the 3/91 issue of Cleveland Scene

added
6/21/09

403

The Best of
Taste
by John McDermott These are the liner notes from the CD by
the
same name. A well written biography of Rory and the history
of
Taste. (originally posted to the Reviews section of
RoryON!! on 12/4/99)

added
7/4/09

404

Under exposed
by Steve Gett A somewhat mixed review of the long awaited
"Photo-Finish" album written for the October 7, 1978 issue of Record
Mirror

KING OF THE
BLOOZE
by Stephen Roche A great interview from a 1991
issue of the US publication SECONDS.
Rory talks in-depth about his position in the musical world...where
he's been, where he hopes to be and why

added
12/20/09

412

Rory-ing
success
by Jackie Finch A brief, positive review of Rory's 12/8/73
appearance at London's Rainbow Theatre from the 1/19/74 issue of
Fabulous
magazine from the UK

added
1/3/10

413

Roadrunners
by Idris Walters A positive review of Rory's late '75 UK
tour
and a look at Rory's approach to style & music. From the
January
10-23, 1976 issue of STREETLIFE
from England

added
1/17/10

414

Rory's men live
the blues
by Dick Meadows The first Rory Gallagher Band members talk
about
their connections to the blues and the growth of the band post-Taste
done for the 2/5/72 issue of SOUNDS

added
1/31/10

415

Introducing a
Taste of the anti-big-time
by Roy Shipston Taste branches out to bigger tours. Rory
talks about the importance of playing club dates and
maintaining who they are (with rumors of a breakup about)
From the 10/17/70 issue of DISC

added
2/20/10

416

Rock on, Rory! This writeup is from the 1980 Reading Rock Festival
programme
as Rory makes his 3rd appearance at the Festival, ( the 2nd time
as a headliner) . A brief, positive review of Rory's career to date

added
3/7/10

417

Beatleg Calling Card
A look back to changes in the band as Rod moved on.
This article included 2 other previously posted articles
detailing the changes. From the January 2010 issue of the
japanese magazine, beatleg

added4/25/10

418

I'm not afraid of
failure hereby
Shay Healy Rory looks to make his mark in America
after establishing himself in The UK and Europe. (Lou
&
Rod now with the band) From the 9/21/72 issue of the Irish
magazine, New Spotlight

added
5/16/10

419

Good Taste A brief article from the 2/28/70
issue of DISC
magazine dealing with the growing popularity of Taste through a wide
range of audiences and venues.

added
7/4/10

420

RORY: RESPECT IS WHAT YOU
GET An interview with Rory
from the 8/24/74
issue of SOUNDS magazine as
Rory works to make his mark in the US at his own pace

added
8/15/10

421

Rory's Havin' a Ball
by Jerry Gilbert Rory has fun touring the US after switching to a
4 piece band. He's a bit frustrated with being stuck doing short
sets as an opening act. From the 8/26/72 issue of SOUNDS

Ladies & Gentlemen, on
guitar…RORY GALLAGHER by Graham Neale. A mighty
fine interview done for Way
Ahead magazine
in 1977. Rory talks about touring the US, playing the changing
club scene, releasing singles, wearing out the Strat, replacing his
AC30, bands staying together and the recording of Calling Card

added
1/23/11

424

Bootleg Blues A brief
article about the release of the G-Men Bootleg Series as
Rory follows Frank Zappa's lead in 'bootlegging the bootleggers'. From
the 12/16/92 issue of Hot
Press

added
2/20/11

425

A Taste of the Blues An OK article about Taste
from the 2/8/69 issue of Jackie
(a weekly magazine for girls) done in the "Pete meets the new groups column".
Not
so certain about the accuracy of the article

added
3/6/11

426

The Rory Gallagher Story
by Brigitte 'Bibi' LehmannFrom
the 3/1973 issue of the German magazine, Popfoto.
This article/interview was done as Rory prepared for his show at The
Philipshalle in Düsseldorf with new band mates, Rod De'ath and Lou
Martin. Some history and answers to some interesting questions.
Links to Bibi's great photo slide show with music

added
3/20/11

427

No Labelling this Taste From the 3/29/69 issue of Melody Maker. Rory
comments on the influences and style of Taste (MK2) as the band starts
to generate a big following.

added
6/14/11

428

Go Get This Taste A very positive article from the 6/1969
issue of the Irish magazine, New
Spotlight as Taste emerged as one of the top bands with a bright future.

added8/14/11

429

Rory Revisited by Paul Murray A nice recap of
Rory's history and influences to date. From Issue NR.75 from the Irish
publication New Spotlight
in 1975. Very similar to a Ploydor press kit from 1976 (see
article 320)

added
10/23/11

430

L.P.Blockbuster Two
articles from a 1971 issue of the Irish publication, New Spotlight.
The first is a review of the new "Rory Gallagher" album written by Pat
Egan. The second by Shay Healy, is a writeup about Stud (the new
band created by John Wilson & Richie McCracken) after the breakup
Of Taste. New
Spotlight Vol.4 NR48 1971

added
2/19/12

431

Bottom Line Show by Rory
Gallagher
by John Rockwell. A mixed review of Rory's February 1976 shows at
the Bottom Line Cabaret in New York City written for the New York Times.

added
4/1/12

432

Rory Rules O.K.
Rory returns to Ireland to accept a Starlight magazine award for
International Act of the Year with his sights set on the States.
From the April 1976 issue of the Irish magazine, Starlight (nr.10)

added
9/23/12

433

Rory's Story by
Mike Flood Page from the Dec. 14, 1974 issue of SOUNDS.
A great interview with Rory, over some pints of
Guinness in Cork, with Rory giving some very interesting views
on his
influences and how he tries to build them into his music

added
12/16/12

434

Rory Gallagher: The Man
from West Cork by Michael Wale from the 3/23/73 issue ot The Times from the UK.
A look into the unassuming lifestyle Rory lived and his
commitment to the blues and his music

added
3/3/13

435

Rory Gallagher:
Blueprint
by Dann DeWitt A NASTY review of Rory's direction as
Blueprint is
released. From the Reviews section of the July 1973 issue of CREEM.